Computing Education Research Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

I was on a panel Assessments for Non-CS Major Computing Classes (see the ACM DL paper here ). Her talk was particularly relevant to me because she emphasized how she is studying business students, not computer science students her research is about how non-CS students interact with computing and programming.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

In 2013, the STEM and Computer Science (STEM+CS) team was created to implement an interdisciplinary grades K-12 STEM program outside the grade-level core disciplines of ELA, math, science and social studies, and separate from the standard Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to reach all students.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In order to equip todays students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address tomorrows challenges, districts must empower schools and educators to develop a successful curriculum and culture for computer science education.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all. With proper access and tools, young coders will revolutionize the esports landscape.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In North Salem Central School District, every student is encouraged to engage with computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS). CT pathways are system-wide K-12 programs supporting equitable participation in computational thinking. But the district is currently an outlier.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

This challenge of a substantial and equitable education pathway is perhaps no more pressing than in computer science (CS) as a discipline and career, both of which remain spaces where people experience marginalization and exclusion from the earliest ages. Computational Thinking Pathways. To date, all 50 U.S. We want to know.

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CoderZ

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the influence of AI weaves itself into our daily lives, the technology is also reshaping computer science education and careers. However, the rapid advancement of AI has led to the emergence of new challenges, including growing barriers to entry as technology outpaces already limited access to computer science education.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 4, 2015

I got a lot of suggestions based on my post, What to do When the Computers Are Down in January. Even without internet access, if you had Laptops, they could create Documents using Microsoft Word. I know there are stories ( Arthur’s Computer Disaster, The Magic School Bus Gets Programmed ) that you could read to the students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

Thanks to cloud computing, that nightmare is over. Cristopher Burge who runs the website Cloud Storage Advice , has a great rundown on how cloud computing has revolutionized education: The concept of cloud computing saw its beginnings in the educational sector ever since the first open source websites saw the light of day.

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ED Surge

JUNE 10, 2024

This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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Computer Science Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2022

We’re still at a very interesting place in the development of computer science education. Computer Science in K-12: An A-to-Z Handbook on Teaching Programming edited by Shuchi Grover is my favorite and one I recommend highly. We still need a lot of research on how to teach computer science.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When districts slot students into math classes based on ability they send conspicuous messages to those on the lower track that they are not smart enough, says Ho Nguyen, who was a K-12 math and computer science program administrator in San Francisco during the district's detracking attempt.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This robot toy not only provides an engaging visual learning experience but also teaches essential skills in programming, electronics, robotics, and computer science. For those who prefer a structured learning path, more than eight free courses are available, covering topics like computer science, coding, and STEM fields.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. Instead of simply giving step-by-step instructions for students to develop computer programs in a teacher-centered approach, he encourages students to solve problems via active learning.

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Computing Education Research Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Why we needed Python MediaComp in the browser In 2002, we created a course at Georgia Tech called Introduction to Media Computation. Georgia Tech required all liberal arts majors to take a course in computer science, but the withdrawal-or-failure rate was high (about 50% for some majors). We needed a browser-based solution.

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ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2023

Soon, employees from one of the world’s most influential companies will arrive to teach these students about computer science: how to program computer games, how to work with data and how to found and run a business. All of the supplies, equipment and tools, everything is open, and kids have access to it,” Kurani said.

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Cool Cat Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Click Here to Learn More This week's guest Dr. Lidia Gonzalez is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at York College of the City University of New York. One is who has access to high-quality, rigorous math instruction. So issues of access making it non-neutral, but also the content we teach.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I made DIVAA, the Digital Interactive Virtual AP Assistant to help my AP Computer Science Principles with Python and AP Content. I don't think that my students who do not subscribe to chat GPT will be able to access the custom GPT I have made, that is why I'm testing it. Answer the Prompts. Beta testing is outside.

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Career in STEM

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Cool Coding & Computer Science Resources for Teens. Even if you never go on to a career in IT, electrical engineering, or computer programming, everyone needs to know the basics. contribute to real science projects. teach your computer to do your homework. Cool Tools to Start Learning Computer Science.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Dr. Lidia Gonzalez 10 Minute Teacher Podcast episode 819: Breaking Down Barriers: How to Make Math Accessible for All Students Dr. Lidia Gonzalez Dr. Lidia Gonzalez is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at York College of the City University of New York.

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Computer Science Teacher

AUGUST 13, 2022

Way back in time, cybersecurity was all about controlling access to the computer in the locked room with the raised floor. We spent a lot of design time on our various OS subsystems to make sure that access was verified and that people could only access what they were authorized to access. It was the real world.

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Computing Education Research Blog

MAY 17, 2022

Barb Ericson has been gathering data on the Advanced Placement exams in Computer Science for a decade. She was told that they would sign an agreement with the University of Michigan to give her access to the data — but not to her personally. Researchers can request the data. Barb did several months ago.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Many similar features are also built into the Generative AI cloud features that can be accessed by application from Google. So, we must continue to make the presumption that all students have access to generative AI. For example, I've loaded my AP Computer Science Principles textbook into Bing Chat Enterprise.

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Computer Science Teacher

MARCH 3, 2022

I hope we can get access to her talk and show it to students. A third is that Python is increasingly used in disciplines that are not computer science. Don’t tell anyone but I jumped out early and dropped in on a Special Session: K-12 Computing Education and Education Research Resources.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2024

And one of the things that she's found is that in a study done at Stanford, she took over a small room in the computer science department and in one condition, she populated this room with these artifacts of geeky masculine culture, like a Star Trek poster and Diet Coke cans. Who could I be here?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

They are also concerned about exacerbating existing inequities in accessing digital technologies and tools, presenting further structural barriers for students and communities. School and district leaders have shared challenges that they are facing regarding the use of AI for teaching and learning. Read The U.S.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We live in a world where who you know can matter, but also where systems of power benefit those with certain networks and access to resources, as sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, father of social capital theory, explained decades ago. Perhaps … it’s not just about the skills we bring to the table.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's show, I talk with Mark Sparvell about a tool that has become essential to my lesson planning and work in my AP Computer Science Principles course: Bing Chat Enterprise. 00:01:13:15 – 00:01:15:17 Mark Sparvell It is, yeah. It'll just pop up.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 23, 2023

William was curious: what would happen if he pit ChatGPT against the assignments from our Computer Science class. We don't need to thread, blue sky, instagram, Facebook or tweet these conversations but have them accessible to everyone everywhere -- social media connected or not. The question? Yes, ma'am. Congratulations.

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ED Surge

JULY 19, 2023

You see students taken away from more meaningful learning experiences and kind of plugged into computer screens where it's basically a flashcard. Holding the Door Open for Young Latinos Cindy Noriega is a third-year mathematics and computer science teacher in the Los Angeles area. That's why I'm also their cheerleader.”

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CoderZ

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It’s Computer Science Education Week and what better way to ignite a love for STEM and celebrate computer science than with your very own hour of coding in the classroom? Coding and computer science is for everyone! How empowering is that? No experience in coding or robotics? No problem!

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Once content is created, it can be deployed to mobile devices, computers, consoles, AR/VR headsets and a host of other platforms to reach its audience. Teach for Tomorrow’s Job Market Many parents want their children to study computer science. Yet, in the United States, just over half of high schools actually teach it.

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ED Surge

APRIL 24, 2023

This project was guided by Anni Kumar, a seasoned educator and head of the computer science department at Vikas Bharati Public School. One of their projects involved building an AI sensor boat to monitor the water quality for the protection of local villagers and aquatic life. What impact do student-led projects have on your community?

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CoderZ

JULY 10, 2023

With the growing demand for robotics and computer science education , it’s essential to equip ourselves with versatile tools that promote flexibility and adaptability in the classroom. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. If I am online, students can access me any time.

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